Overall unemployment rate moved up to 2.8% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 800 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2022.

Total employment in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN market rose by 865 jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 10 bps to 2.8%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 28 bps over the same time to 4.1%.

  • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN unemployment rate is 134 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 140 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 11.5% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Unemployment February 2022

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.3% . Key sectors include:

  • Education & Healthcare: 16,800; +200
  • Transportation & Utilities: 15,100; -200
  • Government: 10,200; +800
  • Manufacturing: 8,700; no change
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 7,300; +200
  • Business Services: 6,000; no change
  • Financial Services: 4,700; no change
  • Other Jobs: 4,300; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 2,700; no change
  • IT & Development: 700; no change
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Unemployment by Industry February 2022

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2022 (Data published April 2022 and reports created on April 6, 2022).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.